Keep your Meter clean at all times.
Use enough blood. The entire Test Spot must be completely covered with blood. Touch the drop of blood lightly to the middle of the Test Spot to fill the entire Spot. The drop of blood should form a round, shiny circle over the entire Spot, and stay wet during the entire test.
Do not smear the blood or touch the Test Spot with your finger. Do not add more blood after you’ve applied the first drop.
Never use Test Strips beyond their expiration date. Do not store Test Strips outside of their packaging.
Make sure the Meter code number is set to match the code number on the package of Test Strips you are using.
Periodically review your use of the Meter with your Health Care Professional.
Q. What should I do if my blood glucose test results are consistently high for my own diabetes control plan?
A. The goal of diabetes management is to maintain a “near normal” amount of glucose in the blood. Normal, low, and high blood glucose values for your individual treatment plan should be determined with
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